Trevor Noah, Jordyn Taylor – 2017 MTV Movie and TV Awards – Arrivals and Press Room – The Shrine Auditorium – Los Angeles, CA, USA – Photo Credit: PRPhotos.com
Birth Name: Jordyn Taylor Braff
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Date of Birth: November 14, 1990
Ethnicity: Filipino, Mexican, possibly other
Jordyn Taylor is an American singer, songwriter, and model. She is the daughter of Elaine/Elayne Danette (Valdez) and Jason Arnado Braff.
Jordyn is sometimes said to have Albanian and African-American ancestry. It is not clear if this is accurate. The surname Braff can be Jewish or Swedish, among other origins. She likely also has Chinese ancestry, through the surname Quizon.
Jordyn’s paternal grandfather was Harry Canlas Braff (the son of Samuel Braff and Irene Canlas). Harry was born in the Philippines. It appears that Samuel was American. Irene’s parents had the surnames Canlas and Quizon.
Jordyn’s paternal grandmother was Lily/Lilia Arnado. Lily was born in the Philippines.
Jordyn’s maternal grandfather was the son of David Flores Valdez and Anita Martinez. Jordyn’s grandfather was born in New Mexico, of Mexican descent. David was the son of Jesus M. Valdez and Franinquita/Franquisita/Francisca.
Sources: Obituary of Jordyn’s paternal great-aunt – https://www.dignitymemorial.com
Obituary of Jordyn’s great-grandfather, Samuel Braff – https://www.findagrave.com
Obituary of Jordyn’s great-grandfather, David Flores Valdez – https://www.familysearch.org